Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts
- Distillery
- Rosebank
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62.3%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £1250
- Tasting notes
- Leafy, Fresh Fruit, Hay-like, Honey, Fragant
- Description
- At 62.3% ABV, this 20-year-old can pack a punch. Tagged 'Leafy' and 'Fresh Fruit', it's likely memorable, but at £1250, it's a gamble. I'd want a sip before committing.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Rosebank 20 Year Old 1981 - Rare Malts is a 20-year-old single malt from Rosebank (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 62.3% ABV. Expect fruity, floral and sweet character — leafy, fresh fruit, hay-like, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 62.3% ABV, this 20-year-old can pack a punch. Tagged 'Leafy' and 'Fresh Fruit', it's likely memorable, but at £1250, it's a gamble. I'd want a sip before committing.
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